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S. 494 Senate Health

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

Senate Floor
Introduced
Feb 10, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Schmitt, Eric (R-MO)
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STAGE 5 OF 8 — SENATE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: held at the desk on Aug 10, 2026.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Feb 10, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Jul 22, 2026
  4. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Jul 28, 2026
  5. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526. Jul 28, 2026
  6. Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Aug 4, 2026
  7. Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4426-4427; text: CR S4426-4427) Aug 4, 2026
  8. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Aug 10, 2026
  9. House Received in the House. Aug 10, 2026
  10. House Held at the desk. Aug 10, 2026

Cosponsors

27

Subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders

Committees

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
    • [Reported By, Jul 28, 2026]
    • [Markup By, Jul 22, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Feb 10, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Feb 10, 2025]

Summary

National Plan for Epilepsy ActThis bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035.Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments.Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts.Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.

[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]

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Related Bills

  • National Plan for Epilepsy Act (Identical bill)

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